The Citizens Opposed to Reorganization (CORE) Executive Committee is pleased to support the candidacy of Bruce Ungethiem to become the Republican nominee for the office of Vanderburgh County Commissioner. Mr. Ungethiem successfully demonstrated during the CORE campaign against the consolidation plan that he could lead a campaign to victory, while being out-spent by the opposition. This kind of value proposition of getting more for less will be a valuable asset to bring to local government.

Mr. Ungethiem retired from a distinguished career in which he served in an engineering management capacity for a Fortune 500 public company. His performance depended on his ability to understand complex technical processes that required cognitive thought and disciplined execution. There are only a few occupations that lend themselves to making critical decisions on a schedule to achieve success and both engineering and project management offer these kinds of experiences.

The Vanderburgh County Commissioners provide stewardship over large sums of money for the purpose of maintaining and expanding basic infrastructure like roads and bridges. The North Green River Road project issues could have been avoided if there had been an engineering professional on the County Commissioners when the project was planned and executed. The vital importance of thoughtful planning for expected development along the new University Parkway demands the critical thinking of a professional to prevent sprawl and a repetition of the Green River Rd/East Side situation. To do otherwise will lay waste to a beautiful and desirable resource and to taxpayer dollars. It will take the combined efforts of all who have a stake in the future of the West side to work together for the best outcome. We know Bruce has the people’s trust to help this happen.

Bruce Ungethiem offers a level of technical competence in engineering and project management that has not been present on this governing body for many years. For this reason we feel it is time to make a place on the Republican ballot for an engineering mind with proven his abilities to make big things happen with limited resources and against formidable opponents. Ungethiem’s cognitive abilities and technical excellence will benefit the citizens of Vanderburgh County in ways that have not seen for many years. Please cast your vote for Bruce Ungethiem in the upcoming May 6, 2014 Republican primary. IT’S TIME TO TURN THE PAGE FOR NEW LEADERSHIP!

Sincerely,

CORE Executive Board: Bruce Blackford, Chairman Jayne Buthod, Sec’y Cynthia Maasberg Don Day Chuck Weisling

Editors Footnote: This letter is posted by the CCO, Without opinion, bias or editing. The CCO invites any candidate or their supporters to submit a letter to the editor and we will publish.

When it comes to providing effective leadership, people believe that women are as good or better than men, a new review reveals.

The finding points to changing gender roles in society and the need for a different management style in the modern business environment, according to the authors of the analysis, published online April 28 in the Journal of Applied Psychology.

The researchers analyzed dozens of studies published between 1962 and 2011, most of them from the United States and Canada. Unpublished studies, books, theses and other sources were also examined.

The study authors noted that some experts have suggested that “a more feminine style of leadership is needed” to emphasize participation and open communication.

“When all leadership contexts are considered, men and women do not differ in perceived leadership effectiveness,” lead researcher Samantha Paustian-Underdahl, of Florida International University, said in a journal news release.

“As more women have entered into and succeeded in leadership positions, it is likely that people’s stereotypes associating leadership with masculinity have been dissolving slowly over time,” she added.

The researchers found that men tend to rate themselves as more effective leaders than women rate themselves. However, when other people’s opinions were analyzed, women were seen as more effective leaders in senior- and middle-level management, and in business and education organizations.

“These findings are surprising given that men on average continue to be paid more and advance into higher managerial levels than women,” Paustian-Underdahl said. “Future research needs to examine why women are seen as equally [or more] effective leaders than men, yet are not being rewarded in the same ways.”

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What is Angina?

Angina is a painful or uncomfortable feeling in or near the chest. It hap-pens because the heart isn’t getting enough oxygen rich blood. Angina is not the same thing as a heart attack. Angina is the heart’s early warning that there may be a risk of a heart attack. Symptoms of angina should be reported to your physician and timely evaluation can protect you from hav-ing a heart attack.

There are 2 types of angina: Stable and Unstable. Both types need to be treated. Stable Angina occurs at predictable times, such as when you are doing something active like climbing stairs. It may also be triggered by stress or anger. It does not occur at rest, in fact, it is usually relieved by rest. Unstable Angina is not predictable. It can occur at rest. It usually lasts longer than stable

Recognize symptoms of Angina

• Pain, heaviness, tightness, pressure, burning, or aching
• These symptoms can be located in the chest, back, neck, throat, or jaw.
• Angina can also be felt in the arms, el-bows, wrists, or shoulders.
• Sometimes people with Diabetes do not have any obvious symptoms.
• Other symptoms that may occur include:
  • Tiredness
  • Nausea
  • Sweating
  • Shortness of Breath
  • Light-headedness
  • Increased or Irregular Heart Rate

How Does Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Develop?

Your heart is a muscle that pumps blood throughout the body. Like other muscles, the heart needs a steady supply of oxygen to function. The coro-nary arteries supply oxygen rich blood to the heart muscle. If the heart does not get enough oxygen rich blood, angina or a heart attack can result.

CAD starts when the lining of a coronary artery is damaged from smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and/or diabetes. A plaque then builds up within the artery wall and narrows the lumen. At times when the heart muscle needs more oxygen, not enough blood can get through to meet the need. This can lead to angina.

A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when a coronary artery is completely blocked by a plaque and/or a blood clot. When this happens, the heart muscle beyond the blockage does not receive oxygen rich blood. This leads to death of the heart muscle if the blood vessel is not opened im-mediately. This damage cannot be reversed.