We hope that today’s “Readers Forum” 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?

WHATS ON YOUR MIND TODAY?

Todays “Readers Poll” question is: DO you feel that Evansville City Council did the right thing in amending the “Noise Ordinance”?

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JUNE 11, 2018

DEAR MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL

To say I was disappointed on Monday night would be a giant understatement.  You would have to add disgusted, discouraged, and disrespected to the list of adjectives just to get in the ballpark. It was clear that some of the Council members had prepared and done their homework and it was also clear that others never planned to because they had their minds made up from the start.  The term compromise was thrown around at the end of the vote.  It is apparent that many of the members of council have been compromised and are not able to think through the problem with the kind of clarity and objectivity required to make policy.

I have attached a video from the Peter Frampton/Steve Miller Band concert last night at the Ford Center.  The music was so loud and I was curious what the decibels were so I measured, astonishing.  The bands were playing at 75 decibels, which you can see in the video, the song I recorded average d72 Db. What City Council has passed now puts the Evansville Police Department in the position of having to scream over the offending noise to tell the complainer that the noise is under the legal limits allowed.  Seriously, when you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.  We still have a very big problem.

As I have mentioned in the past, I am not a politician and don’t understand the games you all play with each other, but I do understand that Disturbing the Peace is never okay and the citizens of Evansville deserve Quiet and Peaceful Enjoyment in their own homes.   I have no idea where you go from here, but I believe you have only made the issue worse.

SINCERELY,

Stacy J Stevens

GRI, CRS, SRES

BROKER/OWNER Of LANDMARK REALTY

FOOTNOTE: THIS E-MAIL WAS SENT TO NOT ONLY MEMBERS OF EVANSVILLE CITY COUNCIL BUT ALSO TO OTHER INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN THIS ISSUE. MS. STEVENS IS A LONG TERM MEMBERS AND PRESIDENT OF THE AREA PLAN COMMISSION, OWNER AND BROKER OF LANDMARK REALTY AND RESIDENT OF HARBORS EDGE COMMUNITY LOCATED NEXT TO KC’S MARINE POINT BAR AND GRILL. 

THIS E-MAIL WAS POSTED BY THE CITY COUNTY OBSERVER WITHOUT OPINION OR EDITING.

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A VISUAL JOURNEY: FROM AIDS TO MARRIAGE EQUALITY 

TRAVELING EXHIBITION OPENS AT THE EVANSVILLE MUSEUM

A traveling exhibition organized by the Indiana Historical Society celebrating 30 years of LGBTQ history in Indiana opens June 1, 2018, at the Evansville Museum. As seen through the lens of Indianapolis photographer Mark A. Lee, the photographic display gives viewers a front row seat to events, both public and private, that shaped the lives of many Hoosiers. 

“A VISUAL JOURNEY: FROM AIDS TO MARRIAGE EQUALITY” documents members of the AIDS community, past and present Bag Ladies, members of Pride and those who fought for marriage equality,” writes Lee.” “It also pays tribute to five very special people who are no longer here – for reasons other than AIDS – and takes a peek into our future as it provides a closer look at the transgender community.” Mark A. Lee will attend a reception at the Museum on Thursday, June 14, at 6:00 pm, that is open to the public admission-free.

The June 1 – June 27 exhibition, sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company and Cummins, also highlights the Indiana Historical Society’s work with the Indiana LGBTQ Collecting Initiative. First announced in 2014, the initiative includes oral histories, photographs and research materials donated to the IHS archive. The Indiana LGBTQ Collecting Initiative is supported by the Efroymson Family Fund and a grant from The Indianapolis Foundation, a Central Indiana Community Foundation affiliate. 

For Museum hours and additional information go to www.evansvillemuseum.org

Nearly 600 Indiana child support workers and county prosecutors convened in French Lick for three days of training; they honored their peers for superior service to constituents; and potentially saved lives with an American Red Cross blood drive. The annual event is sponsored by the Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council with support of the Indiana Child Support Bureau.

 Olga Glossett, child support office manager for the Elkhart County Prosecutor’s Office, received the highest honor for a child support worker, the Beatrice Deuel Award. Named in honor of longtime St. Joseph County child support worker Beatrice Deuel, the award is presented to a retiring professional whose work exemplifies dedication and commitment to service.

Ms. Glossett spent nearly 10 years with the Van Wert County, Ohio, child support office before her employment with the Elkhart County child support office in 2004. With nearly 25 years of child support commitment, she demonstrated daily her knowledge and passion to serve the program participants in a professional manner.

Seven current child support workers received the K.I.D. (Kudos for Inspiration and Dedication) Award:

• Marion County Child Support Computer Specialist Kevin Abshire was honored for his performance of every assignment with excellence. During a recent office renovation, he assisted with furniture and computer moves while maintaining his daily job performance.
• Bartholomew County Caseworker Jamie Langley was nominated because she is “always conscientious” and is “accessible, straight-forward and clear when working cases.”
• Jefferson County Caseworker Jeanna G. Jackson was honored because “she works her cases with zeal and gusto…the 500 or 600 cases she has get dedication and attention.”
• St. Joseph County Enforcement Caseworker and Team Leader Tara Towner has “developed a broad understanding of all things child support…her attention to detail and diligent case tracking has resulted in successful enforcement of her cases.”
• Vigo County Enforcement Caseworker Debbie Conn was nominated because “she has a way of making parents give her any information that she needs” and in 15 years, has never been the subject of a complaint.
• Monroe County Caseworker Hattie Green has filled multiple roles in the child support office; she has good rapport with both custodial and noncustodial parents, “treating everyone with respect and professionalism”.  
• Kosciusko County Modification Team Lead Vickey Brooks provides “guidance and leadership to team members, both new to child support and experienced.”

An additional 103 child support workers from 27 counties, as well as the Indiana Child Support Bureau, were recognized for years of service to their offices, including Madeline Baker of Marion County for 35 years of service and Cheryl Barney and Debbie Brame, both of the Child Support Bureau, for 40 years of service.

Child support prosecutors and staff members demonstrated generosity by surpassing expectations for a Red Cross blood drive, donating 49 units of blood with the potential to save 147 lives.

CUTLINE: Retiring Child Support Office Manager Olga Glossett (center) of Elkhart County received the Beatrice Deuel Award during the annual Child Support Conference in French Lick. With her are Pam Benedix and Bruce Wells. (Pictures of other award recipients are available upon request.)