Gilda’s Club Will Host Family Valentine’s Day Party
Pre-registration for the free event, which is open to the community, is required.
Gilda’ Club Evansville is hosting a Family Valentine’s Day Party for the community. The free event is on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Clubhouse located 5740 Vogel Road, Evansville, Indiana. The doors will open promptly at 11am, and the event will last until about 1pm. The event will include food, arts & crafts and goodies for the kids.
“In the upcoming weeks, we are hoping to launch our Youth Program for children living with cancer and for children impacted by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis,†Debbie Folz, Program Director, stated. “This is one of the many events we plan on having throughout the year for our families who have been touched by cancer, so thank you in advance for your support of Gilda’s Club.â€
Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, February 10, 2016 by calling 812-402-8667 or emailingangie@gcevv.org.
For more information, call Serina at 812-402-8667.
St. Mary’s Hospital for Women & Children Birth Records
Christina Cayce and Anthony Meriweather, Evansville, daughter, Jay’Nia Yvette, Jan. 21
Carmen and Brandon Barnett, Evansville, daughter, Gabriella Ann, Jan. 22
Megan and Alexander Knies, Evansville, son, Nicholas Brandon, Jan. 23
Alana Lloyd, Mount Carmel, Ill., daughter, Kynzleigh Jordan, Jan. 23
Patricia and Carl Winkley, Evansville, son, Jeremiah Dean, Jan. 25
Justine Christen and James Hogan, Evansville, daughter, Jimma Justine-Lee, Jan. 25
Margaret and Joshua Wittmer, Evansville, son, Daniel Jon, Jan. 25
Elisha and Jonathan Farrar, New Harmony, Ind., daughter, Kenzie Rose, Jan. 25
Leah Cornwell and Clae Maikranz, Fort Branch, Ind., daughter, Paisley Faith, Jan. 25
Ariah Gallagher and Joshua James, Evansville, daughter, Adalynn Jane, Jan. 25
Megan and Dalles Gilchrist, Evansville, son, Kingston Nathaniel, Jan. 26
Kandas Denton and Ross Owen, Newburgh, Ind., son, Kason Bradley, Jan. 26
Jill and Brandon Scott, Evansville, son, Carter Crew, Jan. 26
Abrya Pullom and Aveyon Emery, Evansville, daughter, Royal Marie, Jan. 26
Hunter Griepenstroh and Andrew Hermann, Chrisney, Ind., daughter, Reagan Danielle, Jan. 26
Taylor Brummett and Preston Hill, Fort Branch, Ind., daughter, Maleah Kaye, Jan. 26
Heather Preston and Cody Robinson, Enfield, Ill., daughter, Maleah Grace, Jan. 27
Amy and Mark Murry, Evansville, son, Kyle Wayne, Jan. 28
Samantha Ommart, Evansville, daughter, Americus Grace, Jan. 28
Danielle and Joshua Hall, Boonville, Ind., daughter, Brooklynn Lorain, Jan. 29
Alexandra Beard , Evansville, son, Isaiah Anthony, Jan. 29
Leslie and Ricky Alton Jr., Evansville, son, Asher Linden, Jan. 30
Tractor-Trailer Crashes into ISP Patrol Car, Two Troopers Injured
|  Wednesday morning at approximately 9:10, Troopers Kylen Compton and Taylor Fox were assisting the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Department at a property damage crash involving a semi and a passenger vehicle on I-69 southbound near the 17 mile-marker. Troopers Compton and Fox were in a 2011 Dodge Charger. Their patrol car was parked in the passing lane diverting traffic into the driving lane. Emergency red and blue lights were activated on their patrol car and southbound traffic had been moving over to the driving lane without any problems.  Gary Pride, 67, of Otwell, was driving his 2007 Peterbilt tractor-trailer southbound on I-69 and for unknown reasons failed to move over and collided into the rear of the patrol car. After the initial impact, the patrol car was pushed across both lanes and into the guardrail on the west side of I-69. The tractor-trailer drove into the driving lane striking a 2013 Volvo that was traveling south in the driving lane. The Volvo came to a final rest on the shoulder. The tractor-trailer then struck the guardrail and the concrete bridge wall on the west side before rolling onto its driver’s side and partially onto the 2013 Volvo. The tractor-trailer was hauling a load of soybeans, which spilled over both southbound lanes. The truck driver and the driver of the Volvo, JoAnna Cochren, 45, of Petersburg, was not injured. Both troopers were transported to Deaconess Gateway Hospital where they were treated for minor injuries and later released. Pride was cited for failing to yield the right of way to a stationary emergency vehicle.
I-69 southbound at SR 57 is still CLOSED while crews clean up the crash site. Troopers typically patrol solo, but Fox is a new trooper and he’s currently working with other troopers during his training process. Injured Troopers:
Investigating Officer: Trooper Matt Jacobs Assisting Officers: Sgt. Kevin Brown, Sgt. Kevin Ellison, Master Trooper John Puskas, Trooper John Davis, Trooper Josh Greer and Senior Trooper Matt Lockridge
Assisting Agency: Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Department
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IS IT TRUE FEBRUARY 3, 2016
IS IT TRUEÂ last week Vectren Corp hosted the Evansville Brownsfield Corp. meeting at their Corporate Headquarters in which there was no recognition of the presence of citizens attending the meeting by the board? …it was equally insulting that no agendas were available to those individuals attending this meeting? … that NO opportunities were giving to ask questions or make comments were afforded to those present? …we are disappointed that former Vanderburgh County Sheriff, Congressman and current President of Vectren Energy Delivery- South, Brad Ellsworth sit by quietly and allow interested citizens attending this meeting to be snubbed by a Board he serves on? Â …if he doesn’t watch himself Evansville Brownfields Corp will become an embarrassment not only to him but also to Vectren alike?
IS IT TRUE if you feel that Evansville Brownfield Corp. meetings should be opened to the public please contact the following individuals in charge of ruining this fully funded taxpayer funded program? …attached are their e-mail addresses so you can tell them how you feel? …they are: Carolyn [mailto:crusk@evansville.in.gov] Brad Ellsworth <bellsworth@vectren.com>; Connie Robinson <connie@hmrdistribution.com>; Coures, Kelley <kcoures@evansville.in.gov>; Joshua Armstrong (JArmstrong@swinchamber.com) <JArmstrong@swinchamber.com>; Kevin Axsom (kevinaxsom@fcte.com) <kevinaxsom@fcte.com>; luke.yaeger@evansvillecommercebank.com; Nick Cirignano (NCirignano@zsws.com) <NCirignano@zsws.com>; sschuler@vpsarch.com?
IS IT TRUE we hope that someone attending the next Evansville Brownfieds Corp public meeting will ask board members to explain their property purchasing strategies? Â …we would like to know why did they paid $40,000 for an extremely dilapidated house on Jefferson and how much did they pay someone to tear down the house?
IS IT TRUE if Evansville Brownfields Corp is a land bank we wonder who cleared the snow off the sidewalks in front of the properties they own during the last two snows?
IS IT TRUE we hope that the Special Agents of the Investigations Division of the Office of the Special Inspector General For The Troubled Asset Relief Program aren’t conducting an Investigation of misconduct, influence peddling or conflict of interest concerning any locally elected or appointed officials?
IS IT TRUE if City officials were up on the investigation presently being conducted by Special Agents of the Investigations Division of the Office of the Special Inspector General For The Troubled Asset Relief Program pertaining to the spending of TARP FUNDS why did they call a former City Councilman to get their names and Washington, D C Â phone numbers?
IS IT TRUE we are expecting the results of the State Board Of Accounts annual audit of the City of Evansville to be made public any day now? …we can’t wait to see if past City Council President and Finance Chairmen John Friend CPA was correct that the City had around a $6 plus million dollar deficit at the end of the year?
Todays “Readers Poll” question is “Do You Believe DMD Director Kelley Coures Assertions That The Feds Are Not Doing An Investigation But An Audit of TARP Funds”?
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Wildeman Launches Campaign for Vanderburgh County Council At-Large
Nicholas Wildeman Announces His Candidacy For Vanderburgh County Council At-LargeÂ
Wildeman, a Republican, previously served a term as Posey County Auditor beginning in 2010. This is his first office sought as a Vanderburgh County resident.
“One of the things I learned in my time as Auditor is the value of cooperative working relationships,†Wildeman said. “I understand the importance of effective communication between all members of the Council, Commissioners, and the Auditor. It is also imperative that the Council members work closely with the other elected officials and department heads to ensure that the funding issues facing the county’s operations are taken seriously, and are approached from an educated and rational standpoint.â€
Wildeman, an alumnus of Mater Dei High School in Evansville, graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 2010 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. In 2014, he graduated again from the University of Southern Indiana with a Master’s Degree in Public Administration.
Throughout his career, Wildeman has shown a dedicated interest in public policy matters and the improvement of the local community.  He is a current member of the Rotary Club of Evansville, a member of the USI MPA Society, and a board member on the Greenway Passage Advisory Board. Nicholas previously served as a board member of the Posey County Community Foundation, the Posey County United Way, and was a founding member of the Young Professionals of Posey County.
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 3, 2016. You may contact Nicholas Wildeman with any community commentary or questions regarding his vision for Vanderburgh County at nicholas@vote4wildeman.com.
YESTERYEAR-FRANKLIN THEATER
YESTERYEAR-FRANKLIN THEATER
When movie houses began to open in the early twentieth-century, most of them were modest in size and sprinkled around various neighborhoods, unlike the mega-sized theaters movie-goers are accustomed to today. One of the earliest in Evansville was the West End Electric Palace, which opened at 2113 W. Franklin Street ca. 1908. Soon renamed the Franklin Theater (seen here in 1964), the theater operated for decades, until it was razed in the 1990s.
FOOTNOTE: We want to thank Patricia Sides, Archivist of Willard Library for contributing this picture that shall increase people’s awareness and appreciation of Evansville’s rich history. If you have any historical pictures of Vanderburgh County or Evansville please contact please contact Patricia Sides, Archivist Willard Library at 812) 425-4309, ext. 114 or e-mail her at www.willard.lib.in.us.
40 Years Old And Just Getting Started!
40 Years Old And Just Getting Started!
I reached a major milestone recently. I turned the Big 4-0. Yep, that’s right. I’m officially “over the hill.†I’m on the downward spiral.
No way. I refuse to believe that life is over at 40. In fact, life is just beginning. Plus, no matter my age, I will always be young at heart. I will always have fun.
Why? I have been blessed with a fantastic family, loyal friends, good health and my dream job. If I can’t be happy with the cards I’ve been dealt, then I only have myself to blame.
40 years is a lot of living – a lot of life lessons, a lot of mistakes, but a lot of growth and development in turning those failures into success.
So, hot off my mind, here is my middle-age progress report. Let’s call it, “Important lessons I’ve learned in my first 40 years of life.â€
My earliest lessons came from my parents. They always taught my sister and me to believe in our faith, be kind to one another, share our toys and respect everyone, especially our parents, grandparents and elders. My wife and I are now teaching our daughter these values and the importance of family… even if they drive you nuts sometimes! I’m talking “pull my hair out nuts!â€
In grade school, I learned not to let bullies get the best of me. And, despite how delicious it may appear, don’t eat glue. And, don’t eat glue’s cousin, paste, which is also not delicious.
In high school, I learned that when a relationship ends – even if you think every girl you “love†is your soulmate – that there are more fish in the sea. Adult translation: you’ll meet the person you’re supposed to be with when the time is right.
My college years taught me the most – mostly because I left the comforts of my parents’ home for the first time and went six hours and one state away from small-town Jeannette, Pennsylvania to snowy Syracuse, New York.
I learned independence at Syracuse and how much I loved it! I grew up, I learned how to make decisions on my own and I learned about a career in Broadcast Journalism – which I later learned wasn’t the career for me.
But, Broadcast Journalism led me to Evansville – which led me to meeting my wife and to landing my dream job in St. Mary’s Health Foundation.
St. Mary’s Health Foundation, along with incredible friends and mentors, taught me about the “Power of Philanthropy†and its impactful and life-changing results – results that simply would not be possible without your generous support of our Mission.
So, I thank you for teaching me the significance of giving back and to helping those in need. It’s a transformational lesson that I hope to instill in many others during my next 40 years.
Because, baby, I’m just getting started!
Thank you for Supporting our Healing Ministry! Blessings,
Rick Peltier
“Over the Hill†Director, St. Mary’s Health Foundation (812) 485-4412 | richard.peltier@stmarys.org