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“IS IT TRUE?” December 16, 2024

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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 rationally and responsibly.
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IS IT TRUE that Kentucky Fried Chicken Founder Col. Harlen Sanders was a HOOSIER? …that Sanders was born in Henryville, Indiana, 116 years ago today?

IS IT TRUE that Bobby Helms, the singer who gave us the song “Jingle Bell Rock,” in 1957, was a Hoosier from Helmsburg, Indiana?

IS IT TRUE that a major announcement about the City-County Observer is coming soon?

IS IT TRUE that a CCO reader recently dropped a Christmas Card in the mail for delivery to a neighbor? …that the US Postal Service took five days to deliver the card?

IS IT TRUE that Santa left an early Christmas gift in parking spot #3 at the Civic Center? …that a new SUV with municipal plates now occupies the space reserved for Mayor Stephanie Terry? …that long-time Civic Center moles tell us that they cannot recall a mayor provided with a tax-payer-paid car?

IS IT TRUE that everyone has a bad day now and then, even police officers? …that one of our CCO staffers recently caught the brunt of an officer’s bad day? …that last week, power lines were down on outer Lincoln and police were blocking the road? …that our staffer mistakenly thought that the space behind the patrol car was there to allow for a right turn and when he started to make the turn the officer began yelling? …even after the driver apologized and explained his mistake, the officer continued to yell in harsh tones and concluded the encounter by angrily shouting, “You can go ahead and dive over live powerlines if you want!?” …that if this is something more than just a bad day, the EPD may want to provide additional training on dealing with the public? …that an email to Police Chief Phillip Smith about the incident has gone without response?

IS IT TRUE that if every man, woman, and child in Evansville would send $13,823.01 to the Civic Center, we could retire all of the city’s bond debt?

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EPD  Departmental Reports

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EPD  Departmental Reports

1. Police Department – Captain John McQuay

a) Request To Surplus Transport Cage Insert In Vehicle 6-26.

2. 3. 4. Fire Department – Deputy Chief Kim Garrett

a) Requests For Approval Of Contract With Gilles Homes Sales & Service For Maintenance Of Exercise Equipment At

All Evansville Fire Department Facilities. Contract Total: $4,012.00

b) Requests Approval To Accept A Donation From The EFFF Of Two PID’s (Photoionization Detectors)

Serial Numbers: PID #1 M01CA23157 PID #2 – M01CA23156

Building Commission – Kim Josey

a) 206 E. FLORIDA ST.

b) 1501 W. FLORIDA ST.

– RAZE (DEMOLISH) FIRE DAMAGED HOUSE – Low Bidder Stemaly Excavating – $5,830.00

– RAZE (DEMOLISH) COMMRCIAL BUILDING AND ATTACHED SHED – Low Bidder Velpen –

$8,350.00

c) d) 1018 N. GARVIN ST – RAZE (DEMOLISH) FIRE DAMAGED HOUSE – Low Bidder Stemaly Excavating – $6,509.00 1719 S. NEW YORK AVE.

– RAZE (DEMOLISH) HOUSE, GARAGE, AND FENCE SECTION – Low Bidder Velpen -$8,100.00

e) 1351 POLLACK AVE.

f) 518 E. POWELL AVE.

– RAZE (DEMOLISH) FIRE DAMAGED HOUSE – Low Bidder Stemaly Excavating – $7,171.00

– RAZE (DEMOLISH) GARAGE ONLY – Low Bidder Stemaly Excavating – $2,389.0Special Event Permit – Sgt. Adam Will

a) Evansville Police Foundation Requests Approval Of Their SWAT Fest & Car ShowCLOSING: Locust St From Riverside Dr To Entrance Of ONB Parking Garage (Between SE 1st St And SE 2nd St.

WHEN: Saturday, June 14th, From 3:00 P.M. To 9:00 P.M. PURPOSE: Fundraiser For Evansville Police Foundation And SWAT Team. BARRICADES REQUESTED

b) c) WNIN Tri-State Public Media Inc. Requests Approval Of Their WNIN Jazz Fest CLOSING: Main Street From Riverside To Second Street And Part Of First Street From Sycamore To Main Street. WHEN: Friday, July 18th Through July 20th, From 4:00 P.M. To 10:00 P.M.

PURPOSE: Jazz Music Fest For All Ages In Our Region BARRICADES REQUESTED Helfrich Park STEM Academy EVSC Requests Approval Of Their Helfrich Park Cross Country Invitational

CLOSING: Golfmoor Road Between Harmony LN And Western LN WHEN: Tuesday, August 26th With A Rain Date Of Wednesday, August 27th, From 3:30 P.M. To 5:30 P.M. Ken Schultheis, President Diane Masterson, Vice President La Toya Johnson, Member Aaron Allen, Counsel Attorney Board of Public Safety Evansville, IndianaCITY OF EVANSVILLE  Board of Public Safet Civic Center Complex, Room 301 Evansville, IN 47708 812.436.7897

PURPOSE: Cross-Country Invitational With 100 Kids From Local Schools. BARRICADES REQUESTED

d) e) f) g) h) i) Tiki On Main Requests Approval Of The PBR Rodeo Overflow Event CLOSING: Main Street Between 5th And 6th Streets WHEN: Saturday, May 24, From 3:00 P.M. To 11:00 P.M. PURPOSE: To Help With PBR Pedestrian Overflow.

Tiki On Main Requests Approval Of Their Monday Night Bike Nights. CLOSING: Main Street Between 5th And 6th Streets WHEN: Every Monday Night From 5:00 P.M. To 9:00 P.M. Starting May 18th Through June.

PURPOSE: To Provide Parking And Safety For Motorcycles For The Bike Night EventArts Council Of Southwestern Indiana Requests Approval Of Their The Big Picture: 55 Years Of Arts In Evansville. CLOSING: 200 Block Of Main Street WHEN: Wednesday, June 25th From 4:00 P.M. To 8:00 P.M. PURPOSE: Arts Council Organization Anniversary/Birthday Celebration

BARRICADES REQUESTED

Industry Bar Is Requesting Approval Of Their Kylo’s Doggone Good Birthday At Industry Bar

CLOSING: SE 1t Street From Locust To Parking Lot To The Mc Curdy Apts.

WHEN: Saturday, May 17th From 8:00 A.M. To 11:00 P.M.

PURPOSE: Brewery Dog (Kylo) Is Having His Birthday And This Is A Celebration Of That Birthday Giving The Raised

Money Back To The Nonprofit He Was Adopted From.

Annunciation Parish Requests Approval Of Their Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession

CLOSING: No Closing, This Is A Procession: Exit Holy Spirit Church → Left On Lodge Ave → Left On Sweetser → Left

On Rotherwood → Left On Cass → Left On Lodge → To Entrance Of Holy Spirit Church.

WHEN: Sunday, June 22nd From 12:00 P.M. To 1:00 P.M.

PURPOSE: Religious Procession.

Colon Screening For Life INC. Route Change For Their Colon Screening For Life 5k And 1 Mile Walk.

Requesting Approval Of Route Change To Their Previously Approved Event On Saturday June 14th, 2025. This New

Route Has Been Approved By EPD:

CLOSING: Start On Main Street At Old National Bank → Left On 5th Street → Left On Sycamore Street → Right

Onto Riverside Drive → Shift To West Side Of Riverside Drive At Court Street. 2-Way Runner Traffic On Same Side

→ Turn Around At Between 1st And 2nd Street On Riverside Drive. Runners Remain On West Side Of Riverside

Drive → Turn Right At Driveway At Court Street To Run Along The River → Slight Right Onto Pigeon Creek

Greenway Passage, At Korean War Memorial → Left At The CASCADE To Head Toward Veterans Memorial Parkway

At Shawnee Drive → Left Onto Veterans Memorial Parkway At Shawnee Drive From Parking Lot Of Sunset Park.

Runners On West Side Only Headed North → Slight Left At Cherry Street To Run On Riverside Sidewalk To Avoid

Sinkhole → Slight Right Back Onto Riverside Drive At Chestnut Street. Runners To Remain On River Side Of

Riverside Drive → Right Turn Onto Main Street.

Ken Schultheis, President

Diane Masterson, Vice President

La Toya Johnson, Member

Aaron Allen, Counsel Attorney

Board of Public Safety

Evansville, IndianaCITY OF EVANSVILLE

Board of Public Safety

Civic Center Complex, Room 301

Evansville, IN 47708

812.436.7897

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j) Diocese Of Evansville/St Benedict Cathedral Requests Approve Of Their Corpus Christi Procession

CLOSING: This Is A Procession, There Will Be No Closing Route Of Procession Is As Follows: Leave St Benedict

Cathedral → Cross Lincoln Avenue → South On College Hwy → Turning East On Bayard Park → Turn North On

Willow To Lincon Ave → Back To St Benedict Cathedral.

WHEN: Sunday, June 22nd 11:00 A.M.

– 12:30 P.M.

PURPOSE: Religious Procession

k) l) Lincoln Middle School Requests Approval Of Their Lincoln Middle School Graduation Parade

CLOSING: Lincoln School → S. Garvin → Canal Street → Elliot Street To Greater St James Church Lot

WHEN: Wednesday, May 21st From 10:00 A.M. To 11:00 A.M.

PURPOSE: Graduation Parade For Middle School.

BARRICADES REQUESTED

Haid Schriners Requests Approval Of Their Hadi Shrine Paper Drive

CLOSING: No Closings Required. Will Be Collecting Money At Intersection

LOCATION: Lincoln Avenue And Green River Road

WHEN: Saturday, May 17th From 9:00 A.M. To 4:00 P.M.

PURPOSE: Raise Money For Shrine’s Children’s Hospitals

B. Consent Section

1. Road Closures – Request Approval Of The Following:

a) 916 N Fulton Ave – Lane Restriction

Closing One Southbound And One Northbound Lane In Front Of Germania Maennerchor

Germania Maennerchor – Detective Michael Sides

When: Thursday, July 31st Thru August 2nd

Purpose: To Create A Safety Buffer Of Patrons Entering And Leaving Volkfest.

BARRICADES REQUESTED

b) 215 N Main Street – 2 Parking Spaces

Terrica’s Restaurant – Terrica Carter

CLOSING: Requesting 2 (Two) Parking Spaces To Be Reserved For Valet Parking Thursday Thru Saturday From 5:00

P.M. To 11:59 P.M.

PURPOSE: To Provide Valet Parking For Patrons Of Terrica’s Restaurant.

c) 206 E Chandler Avenue

Stemaly Excavating Inc.

WHEN: ASAP From 7:30 A.M. To 4:00 P.M.

PURPOSE: Water Line Installation

d) 506 Adams Avenue

Altstadt Hoffman Plumbing – Tasia Phillips

WHEN: Wednesday, May 28th Thru May 30th 8:00 A.M. To 4:00 P.M.

PURPOSE: Water Main Tap

Ken Schultheis, President

Diane Masterson, Vice President

La Toya Johnson, Member

Aaron Allen, Counsel Attorney

Board of Public Safety

Evansville, IndianaCITY OF EVANSVILLE

Board of Public Safety

Civic Center Complex, Room 301

Evansville, IN 47708

812.436.7897

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e) Intersection Of N 4th & E Ulhorn Street Going East Approximately 275” To N 3rd Ave

Klenck Company – Angie Klenck

WHEN: Tuesday, May 27th Through June 27th

PURPOSE: New 12” Water Main Installation For Uniseal

2. Dumpster In The Street – Request For Approval Of The Following:

a) 953 E Powell Ave

Latosha Vanbibber

WHEN: Wednesday, April 30th Through May 19th

Purpose: House Clean Out.

b) 640 E. Maryland Street

Village Real Estate Company – Bulj Dino

WHEN: Thursday, May 15th Through May 29th

PURPOSE: House Clean Out.

3. Truck Permit – Requests For Approval Of The Following:

a) Deig Bros Lumber & Construction, INC

1) Year: 2008 Make: Mack Model: GU713 Plate: 28080 Logo: Yes

2) Year: 2000 Make: Mack Model: Tri-Axle Plate: 198829 Logo: Yes

3) Year: 2000 Make: Mack Model Tri Axle Plate: 1052757 Logo: Yes

4) Year: 2021 Make: International Model: Tri-Axle Plate: 3427867 Logo: Yes

5) Year: 2019 Make: International Model: Tri-Axle Plate: 3025689 Logo: Yes

6) Year: 2018 Make: International Model: 7400 Plate: 2613404 Logo: Yes

7) Year: 2023 Make: Western Star Model: Tri-Axle Plate: 3504811 Logo: Yes

b) Jerry David Enterprises, INC.

1) Year: 2019 Make: Mack Model: Dump Plate #: 3749501 Logo: Yes

4. Parking Permits

a) Sterling Industrial LLC Is Requesting The Renewal Of The Parking Permits Below.

PUPOSE: Vault Project.

1) Year: 2018 Make: Ford Model: Eco Plate#Tk4370kr Color: White Logo: Yes

2) Year: 2016 Make: Gmc Model: Seirra Plate #: Tk3520kr Color: White Logo: Yes

3) Year: 2014 Make: Gmc Model: Eco Plate #: Tk3520kr Color: White Logo: Yes

4) Year: 2014 Make: Ford Model: Eco Plate #: Tk2490kr Color: White Logo: Yes

5) Year: 2016 Make: GMC Model: Sierra Plate #: TK3520KR Color: White Logo: Yes

b) Southwestern Sprinkler Services Requests Parking Permits For The Vehicles Below:

Purpose: Vault Project

1) Year: 2019 Make: Chevy Model: Silverado Plate #: TK430NSK Color: White Logo: Yes

2) Year: 2018 Make: Chevy Model: Silverado Plate #: BBT334 Color: White Logo: Yes

3) Year: 2017 Make: Chevy Model: Silverado Plate #: TK908LFQ Color: White Logo: Yes

2) Year: 2014 Make: Chevy Model: Silverado Plate #: TK509MRD Color: White Logo: Yes

Ken Schultheis, President

Diane Masterson, Vice President

La Toya Johnson, Member

Aaron Allen, Counsel Attorney

Board of Public Safety

Evansville, IndianaCITY OF EVANSVILLE

Board of Public Safety

Civic Center Complex, Room 301

Evansville, IN 47708

812.436.7897

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4) Evansville Federal Credit Union – Rachel Rainey Requests The Following Parking Permits

Purpose: Food Truck Parking

1) Year: 2014 Make: Dodge Model: Ram Plate #: 9630975 Color: Black Logo: Yes

2) Year: 2009 Make: Chevy Model: Plate #: TK9110QL Color: White Logo: Yes

5. Massage Therapy Request Approval Of The Following:

a) Perfect Massage Requests Approval Of Their Massage Therapy Clinic Permit

Owner: Mingli Han

Therapist: Xiaoyu Wei Cornell

Location: 2710 Morgan Avenue

Number Of Employees: 1 (One) Number Of Tables: 3 (Three) Number Of Shower Stalls: 0 (Zero)

6. Handicap Parking – Request Approval Of The Following:

a) 1027 N 3rd Ave.

Paula K Sikes

Through Transportation And Engineering’s Inspection Of The Requested Location Which Have No Other Available

Designated Parking For Citizens With Handicap Placard And/Or License Plate. TED Recommend The Approval Of

One “Handicap Parking Location”.

C. Other Business:

1. Requesting Approval Of Claims

2. Requesting Approval Of Minutes From Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025

3. Announcements:

Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 28th @ 1:00 P.M. Civic Center Complex – Room 301

4. Requesting Approval To Adjourned: __________________________

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Ken Schultheis

Diane Masterson

LaToya Johnson

President

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Member

USI engineering grad selected as National Science Foundation Fellow

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Eli Berger, a University of Southern Indiana engineering student who graduated this Spring, was selected as a Fellow of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). The program recognizes and supports graduate students pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by providing three years of support over a five-year fellowship period. Berger will be attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to complete his graduate research.

Berger’s original research proposal related to biomechanics and the overlap of engineering and biology. Patients with cerebral palsy and spina bifida often exhibit excessive knee flexion during the stance phase of the gait which can cause excessive energy expenditure and limit the patient’s activity. In an attempt to solve the issue, clinicians often prescribe rigid/static ankle foot orthotics (AFO) that hold the ankle in a fixed, neutral position, but the high stiffness of the rigid AFO prevents the foots ability to point down and therefore impairs push-off power during gait. Berger wanted to remedy this with a device that has a variable stiffness using a controlled second moment of area.

As part of his senior capstone project, he and his team were able to prove the concept was valid and could be further expanded. From there, Berger has pivoted his graduate research to focus on neuromechanics, studying the forces between neurons. This research could have implications for conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Berger also collaborated with Dr. Julian Davis, USI Associate Professor of Engineering, on research investigating sound detection in the Plainfin Midshipman fish. “As a collaborator, Eli is curious and driven,” Davis says. “Combining his experimental abilities with dynamic and finite element modeling knowledge and empathy for others, Eli brings a full package of skills to a laboratory and graduate school setting.”

“The skills I have learned from Dr. Davis and all of the other amazing faculty at USI are highly transferable,” Berger says. “He taught me that as an engineer, you can apply the skills of analysis and modeling to just about anything biological, and when you combine those skills with the skills of a biologist as a part of an interdisciplinary team, you can produce incredible results.”

When Berger first heard he received this prestigious award, he felt blessed and grateful. “I feel a tremendous amount of gratitude for everyone who helped me along the way. The engineering professors at USI not only taught me exceptionally well but also motivated me and pushed me in the right direction. They believed in me and my ability to achieve great things.”

 

Henderson First Responders Face Off in a Red Cross Battle of the Badges Blood Drive

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(May 28, 2025) — This summer, Henderson first responders are joining forces for a friendly competition to help patients who rely on lifesaving blood transfusions. The community is invited to donate blood and vote for their favorite department at the first Henderson Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, as the Henderson Police Department competes against the Henderson Fire Department on Wednesday, June 4, from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the City of Henderson Municipal Service Center.
This Battle of the Badges Blood Drive serves as a fun, yet meaningful reminder of the importance and impact of blood donations. Donors can show their support by voting for their favorite department and the winner will be declared at the end of the drive.
The Red Cross depends on the generosity of donors to help ensure patients receive the care they need and deserve. First responders see the constant need for blood firsthand, as they respond to emergencies in their community. Through this blood drive, community members have the opportunity to give back and make a difference with their donation.
Henderson Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
Wednesday, June 4 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
City of Henderson Municipal Service Center Meeting Room
1449 Corporate Court Henderson, KY 42420
Make an appointment at RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code “BOBKY.” You can also call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or download the Red Cross Blood Donor App to schedule an appointment.
Those who come to give June 1-30, 2025, will receive a $15 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. All who come to give June 1-30, 2025, will automatically be entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. Terms apply. Learn more at RedCrossBlood.org/June.

“IS IT TRUE” MAY 15, 2025

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IS IT TRUE that it is seldom that the federal government does something that accomplishes exactly what it was meant to at the price that was advertised?…it is also true that most government programs exist perpetually even after they have accomplished what was intended?…there are even laws on the books that should have been canceled or rescinded years ago for obsolescence?…one local community in their zeal to be like the federal government still has a law on the books forbidding the riding of a stud bull in front of a church on Sunday morning?

: Do You Believe? | May 29

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Event Details:

Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025

Time: 6 PM

Location: Browning Gallery

Do you believe in Bigfoot? Join producer, investigator, and New Jersey native Mike Familant as he shares his experiences researching and tracking down the truth behind North America’s most iconic cryptid.

Familant has been researching Sasquatch for over 13 years and is currently touring the country with his exciting library program. In 2016, after becoming frustrated with the lack of true research expedition shows on TV, he created his own series, In the Shadow of Big Red Eye. The show is currently filming its eighth season.

There’s still time to secure your spot! Register for this free program here!

Willard Public Library encourages patrons and visitors to donate graciously to ensure the continuation of events like this for years to come. The WPL’s Foundation is a non-profit organization registered as a 501(c)(3). >> https://www.willardlib.org/donate

 

Vanderburgh County Recent Booking Records

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Booked Last 24 Hours-Public

Retail Food Establishment Inspection Report

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Healthy food. Healthy eating background. Fruit, vegetable, berry. Vegetarian eating. Superfood

final media report April 27-May 3, 2025

Read to Succeed: A Storytime with the EPD

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Summer is coming, school is out, and it’s the perfect time to dive into some great books! The Evansville Police Department has partnered with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, and Barnes & Noble for its second Summer Reading Series.

Reading plays a key role in children’s cognitive, emotional, and language development — all of which contribute to academic success. In an increasingly digital world, face-to-face interactions like shared reading experiences help build relationships and strengthen social connections.

This summer, students attending EVSC Summer Schools, as well as any interested children, are invited to join the reading sessions held at various Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library branches and at Barnes & Noble. We’re also grateful for the support and generous donation of books from Read Evansville, which helps make this program even more impactful.

We’re excited to read with our community and continue this partnership with local schools, libraries, and Barnes & Noble — all with the shared goal of supporting student success. Attached is a PDF with locations and times. The first reading session kicks off Monday, June 2nd at 5:00 p.m. at Barnes & Noble.

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

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EPD

 

EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT

FOOTNOTE: EPD DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT information was provided by the EPD and posted by the City-County-County Observer without opinion, bias, or editing.

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