EVSC Board Approves New Appointments
The EVSC Board of School Trustees approved the appointment of Jason Woebkenberg, current principal at Hebron Elementary School, to the position of Chief Communication Officer. As chief communication officer, Woebkenberg will oversee all aspects of the EVSC’s communication strategies, including internal and external communication, as well as branding for the district.
Woebkenberg, an Evansville native, graduated from North High School before earning a B.A. degree in elementary education from Indiana University. He also has a Masters in Education from Indiana State University and a MBOE degree from University of Ohio, Ohio State.
Woebkenberg has been a part of the EVSC for 21 years and has served as a language arts/reading teacher at Evans, assistant principal at Evans and principal at Stockwell, Culver and Hebron.
Mike Taylor, current principal at Tekoppel, will replace Woebkenberg as principal at Hebron, although a timetable for the transition has not yet been set. A principal for Tekoppel has not yet been named.
The EVSC Board also approved the hiring of Pamela Hight to the position of director of marketing and social media. As director of marketing and social media, Hight will manage the EVSC’s social media accounts as well as the EVSC’s external websites and oversee the district’s marketing strategies. Hight will have an added emphasis on marketing strategies for the EVSC’s Office of Development.
“The way we communicate and gather information has changed drastically in the past several years,†said EVSC Superintendent David Smith. “Parents continually look online – especially to social media – for information and this position will allow us to continue to provide timely and accurate information on all platforms, and also to expand our reach to serve our parents even better.â€
Hight holds a B.A. degree in communications from the University of Evansville and a MBA from the University of Southern Indiana.
Most recently, Hight served as the digital and media coordinator at Deaconess Health Systems and president of Marketing and Media Consulting.
Hight currently serves as an adjunct professor at USI and was recently named a finalist for this year’s ATHENA awards.
IS IT TRUE FEBRUARY 23, 2014
IS IT TRUE if you were a member of a search committee looking for a new CEO to run your Corporation would you consider hiring anyone from the Evansville City Council?
IS IT TRUE we would like to congratulate Councilwoman Connie Robinson on her quick thinking and strong stance to stop additional fees from being imposed on local water and sewer customers? Â …Jenny Collins, Â Financial Officer of the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility Board last night showed open disrespect toward Mrs. Robinson when she ask her pointed questions concerning a proposed fee increase?
IS IT TRUEÂ Mrs. Robinson put Ms. Jenny Collins in her place when she ask her what her annual salary was? Â …after a few moments Collins answered Mrs. Robinsons question that she receives $87,000 plus salary per year? Â …we wonder what Ms. Collins educational and professional qualifications are that she merits a whooping salary of $87,000 a year working for the Evansville Water and Sewer Department?
IS IT TRUEÂ Jenny Collins was City Controller in the Winezapfel Administration who didn’t balance the city books for 2 years? …we are told when she worked as City Controller she made around $60,000 a year? Â …when she went over to the Evansville Water and Sewer she got about a $27,000 raise over night? Â ..it looks like the new slogan at the Civic Center is “when you mess up you move up”?
IS IT TRUE we also learn that members of the Evansville Water and Sewer Utilities Board receives around $6,000 a year for serving on this board appointed by the Mayor?  …could this be part of why our water and sewer rates are so high?
IS IT TRUE we are hearing that some teachers are required to sign a non disclosure form pledging not to make any comments about the ISTEP program? Â …were told if they disclose the terms of the ISTEP testing program they could lose their teaching license?
IS IT TRUE we wonder what public office does State Representative Tom Washburn want? …does he want to be re-elected to the House of Representative or be appointed as the next Indiana Supreme Court Justice?
IS IT TRUE predict that  State Representative Tom Washburn is in the primary battle of his short political career?  …we hear that he better not take for granted the political skills of his able opponent, Anne Ennis?
IS IT TRUEÂ last night Evansville City Council voted 9-0 to approve the $17 million dollars North Main Street “Bike Trail” Â project in the seedy part of town? …last week DMD Director Kelly Coures predicted that Evansville City Council members would support this project by a 9-0 margin? …it looks like the mode of operation for our new City Council is to cut political deals behind close doors?…all we have to say is so much for transparency in local City government?
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YESTERYEAR-NORTH MAIN STREET
YESTERYEAR-NORTH MAIN STREET
Soon after the Civil War, the area on Evansville’s near north side began to develop rapidly, with a rich blend of residential and commercial properties, schools, and churches. For decades, Main Street, the city’s primary business hub, stretched directly from the riverfront to Garvin Park. This view of the west side of the 400 block of North Main was photographed in the 1950s. On the corner is the Gem Furniture building, originally the home of Walsh Baking Company. By 2002, the first two buildings were demolished, and the space is now Turoni’s parking lot.
Grein Building
Built between 1887 and 1889, the Grein Building was located at Second and Sycamore streets. The mammoth structure covered a quarter of a city block and was originally named the Business Men’s Association Building, reflecting the city’s rising prosperity around the turn-of-the-century. Down the block on Sycamore, the imposing Vendome Hotel opened a year later, and positioned between them was the new Grand Theater. The urban renewal movement claimed all three buildings by 1972; a parking garage has since replaced the old Grein Building.
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IRS Free File Available For Online Tax Prep & E-Filing
IRS Free File available for free online tax prep & e-filingIn addition, Free File provides basic online e-filing services, called Free File Fillable Forms, to all taxpayers regardless of income. Free File can also be used to e-file a no-cost extension.
Free File also helps taxpayers with the new health care requirements. Using Free File, most taxpayers will simply have to check a box to report health care coverage for the entire year.
All of the Free File tax software is available at www.irs.gov/freefile.
Honoring soldiers of the Korean War
During the fast-paced legislative session, I believe it is important to dedicate time to recognizing our veterans who have sacrificed so much to protect our country.
That’s why I am sponsoring Senate Concurrent Resolution 3, urging the Indiana Department of Transportation to place a memorial sign where the 38th parallel crosses Interstate 69 just north of Morgan Avenue in Evansville.
The 38th parallel is historically significant because it was the battle line between North and South Korea that American forces fought to hold during the Korean War. The Korean War cost our nation greatly, and claimed more than 33,000 American lives. It affected Hoosiers everywhere, including my family.
This resolution hits close to home, as my father was one of those veterans. He was a Seabee, fighting alongside other soldiers and building airstrips and roads for the American forces. My brothers also served in the U.S. Army and Navy. I have great respect and regard for all who have bravely served. Creating a tangible memorial in my district is something that will serve as a constant reminder of their sacrifices.
The placement of this memorial sign – which will read “Veterans of the Korean War Memorial-38th Parallel†– would be a lasting tribute viewed by thousands of citizens and those traveling through our community.
Korean War veterans fought fervently for this country, and deserve recognition. Many Hoosiers have bravely answered the call to serve our nation, and our state is incredibly grateful.
To view this resolution and follow proposals being considered by lawmakers, visit www.iga.in.gov.
SMITH JOINS ST. MARY’S AS SENIOR COORDINATOR FOR STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT
Erin Smith has joined St. Mary’s as a Senior Coordinator for Strategic Development. She will coordinate growth initiatives involving local and regional providers with a focus on improving care coordination and communication with our internal and external partners.
Smith most recently worked as an Admissions Coordinator at Specialty Home Health Care. There she worked with providers to coordinate referrals and promote services.
Smith graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management with a minor in Public Health. She is originally from Evansville, Indiana.