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New York City guitarist to play concert at Library

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Evansville Public LibraryClassical guitarist Peter Fletcher will perform at Central Library on Sunday, September 22nd at 3:00 pm. All are invited to enjoy this free concert in the library’s lobby.

 

Fletcher performs more than one hundred concerts each year, including performances at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall in New York City, as well as venues in Chicago, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, and many others nationwide.

 

He began studying the guitar at the age of seven and made his professional debut at the age of fifteen. Years later into his accomplished career, he has six CD recordings and has drawn the admiration of audiences and critics alike, including a growing New York City fan base.

 

More information about Fletcher and previews of his music can be found at www.peterfletcher.com.

 

This program is made possible by The Mesker Music Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee.

Exceptional Family Member Forum

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Saturday October 12, 2013 8:00 AM  -  4:30 PM
The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMF) will educate military families on resources that are available for children or adults with any physical, emotional, developmental or intellectual disorder that requires special treatment, therapy, education, training or counseling.
You will learn about assistance with Asthma, ADHD, IEP’s, Wounded Warriors, Diabetes, Hypertension, Autism, Advocacy, Respite Care, Vehicle Assistive Technology, Employment, Adult Specialty Services, Medical Rehabilitation, Home Modification, and much more!
This event is open to ALL full time and traditional service members and families from all Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard branches, to include Retirees!!
FREE DOOR PRIZES!!!!
Register to win FOUR free tickets to Holiday World or the Zoo.
Must be present to win
FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH!!!!
Indiana National Guard Armory
3300 East Division Street
Evansville IN 47714

HealthSouth Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital Celebrates

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                                                  National Rehabilitation Week September 16th – 20th

HealthSouth-Deaconess-Rehabilitation-HospitalSeptember 16, 2012 – HealthSouth Deaconess Rehabilitation Hospital will join rehabilitation providers across the nation September 16-20 in celebration of National Rehabilitation Week. HealthSouth will be recognizing its Patients, Nurses and Therapists and the significant role they play in the rehabilitation of patients from our community.

This week, the hospital will be buzzing with various events and activities!

Barbara Butler, CEO states, “National Rehabilitation Week provides a great opportunity for our hospital to honor how much each of our patients have accomplished since their injury or illness. We invite the community to join in our celebrations and to learn of the successes that rehab brings to patients at our hospital every day.”

All Week

A chance raffle will take place in the lobby! Items in the raffle include a Bath and Body Works Gift Basket, Free tickets to Rain – The Beatles Experience, a Walther’s Golf n Fun Mini Golf and Laser Tag package, and several gift cards! $1/ticket $5 for 6 tickets!

All proceeds will go to the Brain Injury Adventure Camp!

Monday, Sept. 17

A Patient Party/Open House will be held at 1:30pm – 3:00pm in our therapy gym with refreshments.

This event is held for our current patients and their families. Media is welcome!

 

Tuesday, Sept. 18

A Patient Reunion Luncheon will be held from 12:15pm-1:30pm for patients that have “graduated” from HealthSouth in the past six months. An RSVP was required.

We have approximately 80 patients that will attend. This is always a very moving event for the patients, families, and staff at HealthSouth to see their patients after more progress has been made at home!

Media is welcome!

 

Wednesday, Sept. 19

The highlight of the week is the Rehab Olympics!!

12 -14 teams of 4 people from the community will compete for The Gold Medal and all will hope to avoid the last place award of the Golden Bed Pan!

This event will take place at 12:00pm-1:30pm on the east lawn outside HealthSouth.

Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy have planned activities for our teams that will create awareness of how life changing events can effect even the simplest tasks!

Media is strongly encouraged!!

 

Thursday and Friday are dedicated to employees and celebrating within the hospital, however, tours and an “open house” policy will be in place the entire week from 8:00am-4:00pm.

No Justice Concludes Victory Summer Concert Series

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victoryThe Summer Country Nights concert series at the Victory Theatre drew to a close on Friday night with a rousing show featuring a veteran touring band and a newcomer returning to her Evansville roots. No Justice is a Texas Country band with a funky sound that incorporated country, rock, roots and R&B to create a catalog of songs that appealed to the wide range of ages in the audience. Show opener Lindsay Brandt traveled up from Nashville to take the stage in her hometown, and was excited to be performing at the Victory for the first time. Her set of rockabilly originals was well received by fans happy to see her back home.

“This concert was a good end to our inaugural Summer Country Nights at the Victory concert series,” said General Manager Ben Bolander. “We really appreciate the support we got from 93.5 The Wolf and other tri-state stations, especially our series ticket holders who wanted to bring business to the Victory and the downtown area. We hope to return next summer with even more great affordable shows.”

The Victory Theatre has a busy two months ahead that include Philip Lawrence September 14, Tommy Emmanuel September 20, Creed Bratton September 21, “1964”…The Tribute October 4, The Bob & Tom Comedy Show October 5, Don Williams October 17, and The Price is Right Live! Stage Show October 26.

The Victory Theatre is managed by VenuWorks of Evansville, LLC.

Philip Lawrence comes home to perform on Philip Lawrence Day!

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d082c5901d9a11e3893622000a1fcd0b_7Evansville native, Philip Lawrence came home to Evansville to host his first solo performance at Victory Theatre. A Memorial alumni, Philip is not shy to the stage as he cowrote material and performed with Bruno Mars.

Philip debuted his song “Letters I Never Sent” among selected songs that he cowrote for Mars. Opening the show, the

Lawrence family all gathered on stage and sang the well known Sister Sledge song, “We Are Family.” The Browne Sisters, Philip’s cousins, and The Lawrence’s, Philip’s siblings and uncle, were the show openers and they showcased their entire family’s musical talents.

“We want to express our gratitude to Philip Lawrence for choosing Victory Theatre as his first solo performance,” said

General Manager Ben Bolander. “It has been a pleasure working with the Lawrence’s and we look forward to following Philip’s undoubtable succes in his future.”

The Victory Theatre has a busy two months ahead that include Tommy Emmanuel September 20, Creed Bratton September 21, “1964”…The Tribute October 4, The Bob & Tom Comedy Show October 5, Don Williams October 17, and The Price is Right Live! Stage Show October 26.

The Victory Theatre is managed by VenuWorks of Evansville, LLC.

For event information about upcoming shows at the theatre, please call (812) 422-1515, or visit

IS IT TRUE September 16, 2013

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Mole #3 Nostradamus of Local Politics
Mole #3 Nostradamus of Local Politics

IS IT TRUE September 16, 2013

IS IT TRUE the revelation that came this weekend that HCW imposed absolute restrictions on any financial information that they chose to release was to be kept from the eyes and ears of the Evansville City Council and even the Office of the Mayor under a legally binding obligation took nearly everyone by surprise?…the expectation was for an extended negotiation period on what was to be released and attempts by the City Attorney to minimize the VETTING would be followed by a two week period of VETTING just as City Councilman John Friend asked for was what would eventually have happened?…the expectation based on some time doing independent searches was that HCW as a company and the founders of that company would VET well and that the only real depth after giving them the green light would be the deal itself?…what a difference a refusal to comply makes?

IS IT TRUE that we hope this makes each and every person in Evansville realize that the Mayor and the Evansville Redevelopment Commission supported this without this information or so much as a credit check and a background check?…this is EARTHCARE PART 2?…there is no hiding from the utterly incompetent way this was passed and presented to the people of Evansville?…if this was a private business seeking money from widows and orphans or even people of means this would very possibly be sufficient lack of oversight to constitute charges?…in the world of tax dollars the same rules don’t apply so it will likely pass of as just another attempt to let SNEGAL run wild in Evansville?…it is hard to believe the powers that be learned nothing from the dozen eggs on their face from the Earthcare Energy fiasco?

IS IT TRUE this refusal to supply the financial information requested as HCW has according to Crowe-Horwath makes the entire VETTING exercise moot?…by taking this position of “We’ll take your incentive for $25.4 Million for the hotel and parking garage, and by God we are not going to show you anything of a financial nature that your Finance Chairman has asked for” HCW has disqualified themselves from consideration?…anyone whether it be Mayor Winnecke, any member of the Evansville City Council, the Evansville Redevelopment Commission, the union supporters of this project, or the society page beautiful people of Evansville who is willing to fork over more than $25 Million to a company whose ownership will not so much as allow the kind of information that is customary to finance a car has a serious deficiency in their cognitive abilities?…let’s hope and encourage the supporters of this deal to take this opportunity to do what they had to do with the Earthcare Energy fiasco and retract their support for this developer period?…there is no reason to spend any time or money to VET this project and it is time to schedule this drawn out unvetted nightmare on MLK for a vote at the soonest possible time?…there is no logical reason whatsoever for this not to fail by a margin of 9 – 0 and lots of people in the support camp need to get on their knees and offer an apology and thanks to each and every skeptic who supports VETTING public projects as a bank does?

IS IT TRUE this deal for the same reasons that the Earthcare Energy deal was exposed as a farce should be the last straw when it comes to allowing the City of Evansville to even propose projects and make announcements without a professional VETTING process and 3rd party company on retainer?…this is the last strike, this is the coup de gras, and a real process needs to be in place and it needs to be there now?…there should be no discussion of so much as a nickel of public money going into anything that is not basic infrastructure related until a VETTING process is in place and approved?…this latest twist in what hopefully will be the last fiasco is an intervention opportunity for a local government gone stark raving mad over a 10 year period?…if the people of Evansville and the cognizant members of the City Council do not do something about this the Evansville does not “deserve” a hotel as the supporters have asserted, it deserves the fate that awaits when the mimicking of Detroit plays itself out in River City?

IS IT TRUE the CCO calls upon each and every elected official and their appointed surrogates to use this opportunity to right the ship before it crosses the point of no return?…this hotel may not have been enough to sink the ship but the irresponsible rotten policies that enabled this 4th unmitigated disaster to proceed and the Earthcare Energy debacle to unfold are enough to render even the very best of cities to irrelevance?…this is yet another opportunity to heal a 50 year old wound?…we truly hope that our local leadership has the brainpower and the courage to make that happen?

Broadway Series At The Centre

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Pre-sale is Tuesday, Sept. 11 12:00pm through Thursday, Sept. 12 11:00pm.
PASSWORD: LAUGH
 
 
 
This is a perfect opportunity for a Dinner and Show, take your company, family, friends or organization!  Gather your group of 15 or more and Relax, Eat and Enjoy! For details contact Megan at 435-5770 ext. 302
Rocky Horror Picture Show – Sept. 21 @ 11:00pm
Burdette Barbecue,  Bands and Brew – Sept. 28 @ 1:00pm

Evansville’s Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series featuring Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy (Blindside movie) – Oct. 1 @ 7:00pmGhost Brothers of Darkland County – Oct. 17 @ 7:30pmAn Evening with Third Day – Oct. 20 @ 7:00pmDisney Live! Three Classic Fairy Tales – Oct. 27 @ 12:00pm & 3:00pmMerle Haggard – Oct. 29 @ 7:30pmCMT On Tour: Hunter Hayes Let’s Be Crazy Tour – Nov. 8 @ 7:00pm

Cesar Millan Live! – Nov. 23 @ 8:00pm
Bill Cosby – Dec. 7 @ 8:00pm
Shen Yun 2014 – Reviving 5,000 Years of Civilization – Jan. 28-29 @ 7:00pm

Junie B. Jones – Feb. 5 @ 9:00am & 12:00pmThe Monster Who Ate My Peas – March 17 @ 9:00am & 12:00pm Are You My Mother? – Apr. 22 @ 9:00am & 12:00pm 

BROADWAY AT THE CENTRE 2013-2014  

 Mamma Mia! – December 13 @ 7:30pm
  Straight No Chaser – December 20 @ 7:30pm
 Elvis Lives! – January 8  @ 7:30pm
 Hello Dolly! starring Sally Struthers – January 12 @ 7:00pm
 Bring It On: The Musical – February 9 @ 7:00pm
 Hair – March 10 @ 7:30pm
 Million Dollar Quartet – March 26 @ 7:30pm
   Visit www.smgevansville.com 

Councilman Al Lindsey Announces NO Vote on Hotel as Proposed

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City Councilman Al Lindsey
City Councilman Al Lindsey

People of Evansville and my 6th Ward constituents,

I would like to go on record today as having decided to vote no on the proposed hotel deal.  My fellow Councilman Conor O’Daniel was clear in his analysis that this is not a good deal for the people of Evansville and I intend to join him in voting no.

Councilman O’Daniel did his analysis and made his decision on the merits of the project under the assumption that HCW of Branson, MO would be forthcoming with the financial information that our Finance Chair Councilman Friend requested to vet the project and the developer.  Even with his mind set that developer may well check out Councilman O’Daniel decided this was not a good deal.  I agree with him.

This weekend the City Council got an email from Crowe-Horwath telling us that HCW had demanded that the Evansville City Council and the Mayor were  not to be granted access to any of their financials.  Crowe then declined the opportunity to earn $15,000 to vet this project for us.

Folks, this is the last draw. HCW is willing to accept $20 Million from us as an incentive to build a hotel and even more money for parking that is only needed if there is a hotel but they are not willing to show us their financial information.  That is simply not good business.

My momma did not raise me to be a fool and I have the common sense to see that there is no reason to go forward with this developer under these unreasonable conditions.  Let’s just hold a vote and be done with it.

I do support a hotel on that empty lot and hope to see a serious developer that won’t keep secrets from the City Council who has to fund this project comes along.  Until such a developer does come along with a deal that is good for Evansville, count me among those who will be voting no.  The sooner we can vote this bad deal out the sooner we can get on about the business of finding the right partner for the right project.

 

Al Lindsey, 6th Ward City Councilman

Evansville, IN

City County Observer Selects Councilman John Friend As Final “Mole Award” Winner For 2013.

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City Councilman John Friend
City Councilman John Friend

The Awards Selection Committee of the City-County Observer announced today that John Friend will be receiving a 2013 “Mole Award.” Friend, finance chair on the city council, has tenaciously advocated for the vetting of the proposed downtown convention hotel. Through his actions and the actions of others on the city council, the council was able to ask the right questions that took the vetting procedure to a point where a decision can be made on the refusal of HCW to allow the City Council and the Mayor’s Office to see the requested documentation.

Up until the point of the documents were refused to be released, the Mayor’s office and the Evansville Redevelopment commission had been rather dodgy when it came to specifics of the business plan over time.

Friend is the seventh and the last “Mole Award” winner for 2013 and this year’s award makes him a three time winner of the coveted award. Friend joins the Honorable Judges Brett Niemeier and Wayne Trockman as well as Indiana Senator Vaneta Becker. Matthew Burkhart of Newburgh and Ben Trockman of Evansville have also been selected as recipients for 2013, as well as Pidgeon Township Trustee Mary Hart.

Mary Hart was selected for her dedication to the Pigeon Township Trustee position for an outstanding 33 years. Indiana Senator Vaneta Becker was selected for her good public policy, seemingly endless committee work, and her many activities within the community. Judge Niemeier was selected for his work with Evansville’s youth and for his affiliation with the Alternative School that now resides in what used to be Evansville’s North High School. Judge Trockman has been selected for his public policy as well as his work with Vanderburgh County’s first Drug Treatment Court and Matthew Burkhart and Ben Trockman have both been selected as a result of their work in reforming laws and standards of operation. Matthew Burkhart successfully lobbied for reform of Indiana’s child labor laws in respect to children under the age of 14 being able to umpire and referee sporting events, while Ben Trockman’s work has encouraged airline companies to re-examine their policies and standards of operation for the physically challenged wishing to travel.

This year’s “Mole Awards” Ceremony will be held on October 14 at 12 p.m. in the Walnut Room at the Tropicana Hotel. This year’s event marks the sixth annual ceremony to honor those promoting good public policy and commitment to the community. Invitation to the ceremony is by reservation only and is year’s event is shaping up to be a sold out affair. Tables are selling quickly, to place a reservation or with any other inquiries please contact Mollie Darke-Schreiver at (812) 760-4233 or reach her by email at mdarke07@yahoo.com.

EPD Activity Report September 14, 2013

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EPD PATCH 2012

EPD Activity Report September 14, 2013

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