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EDITORIAL: TIME TO QUESTION FUNERAL HOME POLICIES ON EXCESSIVE CHARGES FOR PRINTED OBITUARIES
The City County Observer has recently begun to publish “Cause of Death” reports from the Vanderburgh County Health Department. Â We acknowledge that we made a mistake by previously calling them obituaries, which they are not. Â Like always, when we at the CCO make a mistake, we correct it immediately. Â We believe we are doing a public service by making these death records available to the public. Â However, we also understand that a few CCO readers disagree with this decision.
We would also like to announce that we are willing to offer space in our publication for obituaries, with one photo and unlimited words, free of charge if we can get the support of local funeral homes.
If you have ever had to deal with the cost of a funeral you know that the experience can be very expensive and the cost of publishing an obituary in the Courier & Press and other for print publications only adds to the extreme funeral costs during this trying time. Â We have spent the last year reaching out to local funeral homes in hopes that they would let us publish some of their obituaries as a public service, and all have refused.
Our proposal is to publish obituaries free in the CCO so that more people have the opportunity to have the passing of loved one be recognized in all available media outlets.
We know that the local funeral homes has a longstanding relationship with legacy.com, an online source for obituaries and death notices.  Go to  (http://www.legacy.com/ns/) and  click this link for more details.  As we understand it, funeral homes send obituary information to legacy.com and legacy, in return, writes the obituary and sends it back to the funeral home and to the Courier & Press for publishing.  Obviously there are some added funeral expenses for this service agreement.
In conclusion, we think that the agreement between legacy.com and local funeral homes put our readers at a major disadvantage. The major point of contention is that many of our readers to do not read the Courier & Press and other print media. This practice does a disservice to our community by not allowing the lives of all to be recognized and remembered in a published obituary in all area media.  If you would like to correct this bad business practice and discriminatory policy and believe it is time for a change, please contact your local funeral home to voice your opinion.
REGISTRATIONS ENDS SOON FOR FAMILY FOUNDATIONS COURSE
St. Mary’s is hosting a free Youth First Family Foundations 101 class starting in July. Family Foundations is designed to help couples establish positive parenting skills and adjust to the physical, social and emotional challenges of parenthood.
This course will meet each Thursday starting July 9 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Gift Conference room, located just off the lobby of the Hospital for Women and Children.  This class is for couples expecting a baby and currently in the 3rd trimester. A follow-up four week course will be offered for class participants later in the Postpartum period. Couples are encouraged to join in this class full of fun activities.
Registration is free but limited, and can be made here. Door prizes are given weekly.
For more information call Laura or Marge at 812.421.8336 or Terry at 812.485.6016.
AMENDED: IS IT TRUE JULY 6, 2015
IS IT TRUE that Chuck Whobrey President and Business Manager of Teamsters Local 215 just sent the City County Observer this Op-Ed for publication? …we just published his article without opinion, bias or editing?
Tonight the EVSC school board has an opportunity. The board employs 700 of our community members who work for the school district as bus drivers, bus aides, special education paraprofessionals, secretaries and custodial and maintenance employees. Tonight the board will decide whether it will respect these workers who serve the children and families in our community.
I am hopeful that a majority of board members will have come to their senses over the 4th of July weekend, and contemplated the courage and bravery our founding public officials had when they instituted a government that embraced the foundations of American democracy: fairness, due process, rule by the will of the people. These same forefathers said that the fundamental tool in creating a society based on this vision was an educated public, and they created the first universal public education system in the world.
All Americans still deserve to live and work in communities that treat us fairly and with due process. This includes fair hearings when an employee has a serious problem at work, and it also includes respecting the will of a group of workers who voted overwhelmingly to negotiate a contract with their employer, setting down the rules and obligations of employees and the school system.
I don’t believe that when it gets down to making a serious decision, the majority of the EVSC board will turn their backs on their employees and the 40-year history of peaceful labor relations at EVSC. The principles of our founding fathers – the principles we teach our children at home and in our schools and that we celebrate on Independence Day – should be the principles that guide us when we decide how to behave towards our friends, family and neighbors.
IS IT TRUE we read with interest an article in Sunday’s Courier and Press about an upcoming political fundraiser by local attorney Pat Shoulders and 15 other Democrats? …that paper made reference that his law firm does all legal for the city? …the Courier and Press forgot to point out that Mr. Shoulders is the lead attorney for the Courier and Press and EVSC school system? …we wonder why the Courier forgot to point this out? …we can’t wait to hear what our readers think about Mr. Shoulders and his law firm doing legal work for all three of the above entities?
IS IT TRUE in Sundays article the Courier and Press stated that our Republican Mayor contributed to the Evansville African American Museum, advertised in OUR TIMES Â a minority owned newspaper, Â attended local civil rights events, maintains a profile at Labor Day celebrations, opposed a ban of same -sex marriage and hired past Mayor Wieinzapfels Chief of staff Rose Young in a newly created position with the Building Commission?
IS IT TRUE we wonder when Mayor Winnencke was a member of the County Council and County Commission did he openly support and contributed to the organizations as written in the Courier and Press article? Â …when he was President of the County Commission how many minority or openly gay workers were employed in county jobs?
IS IT TRUE we look forward for the Courier and Press to inform us what Mayoral Candidate State Representative Gail Reicken has contributed to the above organizations and also her stance on social issues over the years?
IS IT TRUE the Evansville Redevelopment Commission recentley approved the recommendation of the DMD Director to purchase the old CVS building located on the corner of North Main and Columbia Street? the ERC approved a whooping $450,000 plus for this vacant block building located in what is considered a questionable part of town for progressive and creative economic development? …we visited this property yesterday and noticed a 12 by 12 inch $1.00 dollar FOR RENT sign purchased from the Dollar Store advertising this property is for rent? …we wonder why the DMD and ERC felt that this property show be purchased at a price seemly well over assessed value in an extremely questionable part of town? …the Mayor gave his support and approval to purchase this building without any plans what to do with it once the city owns it? …we urge our readers to personal drive down to North Main and Columbia street and see what kind investment the City  DMD Director and Mayor made in your behalf? …we wonder if the past owner of this property is a large donor to the Mayor re-election campaign?
IS IT TRUE that employees of the DMD or the ERC shouldn’t waste their time by taking down the FOR RENT sign taped to the front door of the vacant CWS building because we already took a picture of it?
IS IT TRUE we wonder if anyone with the ERC or DMD would invest $450,000 plus of their personal money to purchase the vacant CVS block building located on the corner of North Main and Columbia Street without plans to develop it into a profitable venture?
 IS IT TRUE the Teamsters local 215 made four proposals concerning the grievance and arbitration clause?  …the last proposal made to the EVSC means new employees have a choice whether they want to be a member or not? …this proposal suggest current employees have a ten (10) day window to withdraw their membership? ..after that all employees who are members will be required to remain members for the duration of the contract? …the reason for this is the Union doesn’t want people joining because they need representation and then dropping out once their issue is resolved and then to re-join only if another issue arises then drop out again?
IS IT TRUE we were made aware the long-time former City Council Member (past President and Finance Chairman) Curt John was in town this past week? …we have in the past applauded the leadership and financial expertise that Curt demonstrated as a member of City Council? …the entire community misses this leadership and wishes Curt was still on the Council during this difficult period to keep the city afloat and bring about his tremendous knowledge in resolving the major financial issues the City is facing?
Please take time and vote in today’s “Readers Poll”. Also we just posted the current City County Observer TRI-STATE VOICES TV show for you’re viewing pleasure. Don’t miss reading today’s Feature article because it’s always an interesting read. Copyright 2015 City County Observer. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.IS IT TRUE JUNE 29, 2015
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CAUSE OF DEATH LIST FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 19, 2015
CAUSE OF DEATH LIST FOR THE WEEK Â OF JUNE 19, 2015Â
Bengert, James P. 90, Congestive Heart Failure, 6/11/2015
Boarman, Ronald Eugene 69, Congestive Heart Failure, 6/10/2015
Brack, Donald E. 84, Coronary Artery Disease, 5/8/2015
Cherry, Tammy Lou 49, Acute Subarachnoid Hemorrhage & Blunt Force Trauma to Head from Motor Vehicle Collision, 6/10/2015
Childs, Beverly V. 78, Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, 6/12/2015
Clore, Jack V. 40, Contact Gunshot Wound to Forehead, 6/6/2015
Cross, Jesse L. Respiratory Failure, Aspiration Pneumonitis & Generalized Debility, 6/13/2015
Deweese, James E. 69, Respiratory Failure & Small Cell Lung Cancer, 11/10/2014
Dunn, James Daniel 76, Aortic Stenosis & Diastolic Congestive Heart Failure, 5/28/2015
Durbin, Douglas Wayne 57, Acute Myocardial Infarction, 6/9/2015
Durkee, Paul Joseph 78, Respiratory Failure & Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 6/5/2015
Falatek, Joyce Ellen 77, Advanced Dementia, 6/10/2015
Field, Lula Belle 79, Cardiac Arrest & Right Hip Fracture from Fall, 6/11/2015
Fowler, Olive Janice 92, Sepsis & Pneumonia, 6/14/2015
Garrett, Bettye J. 92, Respiratory Failure, Debility, Chronic Kidney Disease & Diabetes, 6/8/2015
Gentry, Sena M. 78, Rectal Cancer, Diabetes, Hypertension & Arteriosclerosis, 5/25/2015
Georgesen, Sallie Ann 76, Sudden Cardiac Death, 6/14/2015
Gillette, Esther Marie 63, Alzheimers Dementia & Uncontrolled Diabetes, 6/12/2015
Gish, Imogene 88, Respiratory Failure, Subdural Hematoma, Blunt Force Trauma from Fall, 6/12/2015
Gorman, Patrick G. 69, Ischemic Cardiomyopathy, Respiratory Failure, Chronic Kidney Disease &
Clotstridium Difficile, 6/6/2015
Grayson, Marilyn 83, Metastatic Breast Cancer, 6/3/2015
Guilliams, Ruth L. 91, Respiratory Failure & Generalized Debility, 6/10/2015
Harper, John E. 58, Gastric Cancer, Cirrhosis & Sepsis, 6/7/2015
Hayes, Harriett Ann 80, Malnutrition, Dehydration & Ischemic Cardiomyopathy, 6/17/2015
Hitch, Hilda D. 89, Urosepsis, 6/9/2015
Hullett-Cosby, Melinda A. 57, Metatstatic Small Cell Lung Cancer, 6/11/2015
Jacobs, Goldie Mae 91, Myocardial infarction, Congestive Heart Failure & Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Response, 6/13/2015
Johanningsmeier, William R. 57, Glioblastoma of the Brain, 6/11/2015
Katz, Jay R. 55, Cardiopulmonary Arrest, 6/16/2015
Kissinger, Kenneth Lee 76, Bladder Cancer, 1/19/1939
Kloke, Donald 64, Cardiac Arrest, Congestive Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy & Diabetes Mellitus, 5/29/2015
Kohut, Marie F. 90, Respiratory Failure, Acute Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage, Generalized Debility & Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, 6/12/2015
Lack, Glendale 80, Sepsis related to Pneumonia, Congestive Heart Failure & Lymphoma, 6/11/2015
Maurer, Mary Christine 83, Cardiac Arrhythmia & Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular Disease, 6/5/2015
McConnell, Howard A. 85, Congestive Heart Failure, 6/17/2015
McCutchan, Gerald Ross 83, Respiratory Failure, Debility & Dementia, 6/5/2015
Miller, Helen M. 96, Congestive Heart Failure, 6/10/2015
Minton, Debra Ann 60, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Exacerbation, 6/11/2015
Morell, Teena Marie 56, Cardiac Arrest & Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes, 6/14/2015
Mullis, Marie K. 75, Bilateral Lobar Pneumonia & Purulent Exudate in Proximal Airway, 6/11/2015
Murphy, Rena Ilene 97, Cardiac Arrest & Hypertension, 6/13/2015
Paul, Herbie K. 76, Carcinoid Tumor, 6/14/2015
Pitlick, Carl L. 84, Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure likely due to Hypertension and Coronary Artery Disease, 5/31/2015
Raines, Howard 82, Myocardial Infarction & Coronary Artery Disease, 6/6/2015
Sowders, Paul Louis 80, Metastatic Prostate Cancer, 6/16/2015
Sparks, Mark 58, Respiratory Failure & Mixed Medication Toxicity, 5/28/2015
Spencer, Jennie Marie 58, Respiratory Failure & Bilateral Pneumonia, 5/21/2015
Stallings, Julie Ann 47, Breast Cancer with Metastatic Disease to Bone, 5/23/2015
Stein, Mark Douglas 56, Muscular Dystrophy, 6/16/2015
Taylor, Gloria Jean 69, Cardiac Arrest & Ischemic Cardiomyopathy, 6/14/2015
Thiry, Charles M. 83, Cardiac Arrest & Myocardial Infarction, 6/12/2015
Thornton, Charles Franklin 70, Respiratory Failure, Pneumonia & Sepsis, 6/11/2015
Tompkins, Terri L. 58, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 5/16/2015
Tucker, Harrison 94, Gangrene of Right Foot, Congestive Heart Failure & Diabetes Mellitus, 6/11/2015
Unser, Kathie Elaine 51, Cardiac Arrest, Acute Respiratory Failure, Metabolic Acidosis & Hyperkalemia, 5/30/2015
White, John R. 70, Hypoxic Respiratory Failure, Sepsis with Septic Shock, Multiple Organ Failure & Chronic Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis, 6/8/2015
Wiley, Jeffrey 28, Multiple Gunshot Wounds to Chest, 6/12/2015
Williams, Nichole Whitney 26, Sepsis & Closed Head Injury from Motor Vehicle Accident, 6/17/2015
Willis, Norma M. 86, Intestinal Obstruction, Peritonitis, Septic Shock & Supraventricular Tachycardia 6/11/2015
Wilson, Joyce Ann 83, Acute Chronic Respiratory Failure & Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, 6/11/2015
Wilson, Kenneth Robert 59, Stage 4 Cholangiocarcinoma with Liver Metastases, 6/18/2015
Wilson, Jamie Lee 32, Closed Head & Chest Injury from Motor Vehicle Accident, 6/7/2015
Wimpleberg, Betty M. 88, Myelodysplasia & Acute Leukemia, 6/9/2015
Zenthoefer, Thomas B. 78, Carcinoma of Liver & Pancreas, 6/17/2015
Zinn, Gregory 55, Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, 6/13/2015OB
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